A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance,
petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.
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Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
C5
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
Which One's Right for You?
Across
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
C5
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Across
C5
Model Introduced Year
2026
2023
Generation
First South African generation of the current Across
Current South Africa C5 range
Facelift History
All-new March 2026 South African launch model; no facelift yet
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2023
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Five-door compact SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
On sale
active
Segment
C-segment family SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1200-1250 kg
1381 kg
Vehicle Type
Passenger vehicle
SUV
Spec
Across
C5
Length
4360 mm
4400 mm
Width
1795 mm
1830 mm
Height
1655 mm
1590 mm
Wheelbase
2600 mm
2630 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
210 mm
169 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
51 l
Boot/Cargo Space
333 l
442 l
Payload Capacity
460 kg
475 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.4 m
5.1 m
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
145 mm
Kerb Weight
-
1381 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
-
1856 kg
Towing Capacity
-
1200 kg
Front Headroom
-
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
-
970 mm
Front Legroom
-
1050 mm
Rear Legroom
-
900 mm
Spec
Across
C5
Front Track Width
1530 mm
Not Available
Rear Track Width
1535 mm
Not Available
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam
Multi-link
Power Steering
Electronic rack-and-pinion
-
Steering Column
Tilt and telescopic adjustment
-
Spec
Across
C5
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Automatic
Manual / automatic by trim
Power Windows
Front and rear; driver one-touch up/down
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Front Qi charger standard
Not Available
Sunroof
Panoramic
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Smart powered hands-free tailgate
Not Available
Auto Dimming Mirror
Standard
-
Rear Window Defroster
Electric demister
-
12V Accessory Socket
2 x 12V (front and luggage area)
-
AC Type
Automatic
Manual / automatic by trim
Heads Up Display
Standard
-
Power Mirrors
Electric folding
-
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rain Sensing Wipers
-
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
1149 l
Spec
Across
C5
Engine
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol Mild Hybrid
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
K15C
SQRE4T15C
Fuel Type
Petrol Mild Hybrid
Petrol
Hybrid System
12V Mild Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1462 cc
1500 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Multi-Point Injection
Petrol injection
Compression Ratio
12.0:1
9.5:1
Bore
74 mm
77.0 mm
Stroke
85 mm
80.5 mm
Maximum Power
75.8 kW @ 6000 rpm
115 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
136.8 Nm @ 4400 rpm
230 Nm
Combined Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
6-Speed DCT
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
180 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
9.0 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
16.7 sec
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Eco, Normal, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
83.3 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
166.5 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
Across
C5
Gearbox
6-speed automatic
6-Speed DCT
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
FWD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
3.683
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
6
6
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Gear Shift Type
Straight-gate automatic selector
Electric
Drivetrain
2WD front-wheel drive
FWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
6-speed automatic
DCT
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
FWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
6
6
Clutch Type
-
Dual-clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Standard
Spec
Across
C5
Claimed Mileage
18.9 km/l
14.5 km/l
City Mileage
15.3 km/l
11.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
22.0 km/l
17.1 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
51 l
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Engine auto stop/start system standard
Not Available
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable; non-plug-in mild hybrid
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
45
51
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable; no electric-only driving range
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable; no electric-only range
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable; no electric-only range
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
-
Euro VIb
Real-world Mileage
18.9 km/l
14.5 km/l
Spec
Across
C5
Airbags
6
Multiple airbags
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard through ESP
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
2 rear anchor positions
Standard
Brake Assist
DSBS II brake assist
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Alarm System
Standard
-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front seats only; rear reminder not available
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Available
AEB
Standard
Not Available
BA
DSBS II brake assist
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Alert
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front seats
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Front seats only
Standard
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard through ESP
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available; six-airbag layout is front, side and curtain
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
-
Standard
Child Safety Lock
-
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
-
Standard
Brake Override System
-
Standard
Spec
Across
C5
Cruise Control
Adaptive
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Alert
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Standard
Rear View Camera
Surround-view camera
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Weaving alert
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Reverse Camera
Surround-view camera
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
DSBS II warning
Not Available
Surround View Camera
Standard
Not Available
Lane Departure Prevention
Standard
-
Traffic Sign Recognition
-
Not Available
Auto Wipers
-
Not Available
Park Assist
-
Not Available
Spec
Across
C5
Seat Material
Synthetic leather
Fabric or cloth trim
Ventilated Seats
Front
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
64-colour LED
Not Available
Rear Armrest
Standard with cup holders
-
Cup Holders
4 (2 front, 2 rear)
-
Rear AC Vents
Standard
-
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Polyurethane / synthetic
60 40 Split Seat
Standard single-fold rear seat
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
8-way electric
Manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual; no height adjustment
Manual
Boot Light
Standard
-
Seat Trim
Black synthetic leather with copper stitching
Fabric
Heated Seats
-
Not Available
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Available
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Available
Spec
Across
C5
Infotainment System
10.1-inch display audio
Touchscreen infotainment
Apple CarPlay
Wired or wireless
Standard
Android Auto
Wired or wireless
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
8-speaker Infinity
4-6
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch colour TFT information display
Standard
USB Ports
4 Type-C (2 front, 2 rear)
Front and rear USB where listed
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Audio, cruise control and hands-free phone
-
Rear Usb
2 Type-C
-
Audio System
Infinity premium 8-speaker
-
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
2 front Type-C and 2 rear Type-C
-
Infotainment Screen
10.1-inch
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Smartphone Connectivity
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto via USB or Wi-Fi
-
Touchscreen
10.1-inch
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Spec
Across
C5
LED Headlamps
Standard
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
LED standard
Standard
Fog Lamps
Front standard; rear not available
Not Available
Roof Rails
Grey
Standard
Alloy Wheel Design
Machined 17-inch
-
Exterior Colour Options
Magma Grey Metallic; Sizzling Red Metallic; Exuberant Blue Pearl Metallic; Arctic White Pearl; Bluish Black Pearl; Mystic Green Pearl; Splendid Silver Pearl Metallic; and GLX two-tone combinations of Splendid Silver, Sizzling Red or Exuberant Blue with a Bluish Black roof
Khaki white, carbon crystal black, moonlight silver, grey and other official Omoda market colours where listed.
Rear Wiper
Fixed intermittent
-
Led Taillights
Connected rear LED tail lamps
-
Automatic Headlamps
Standard
-
Front Fog Lamps
Front standard; rear not available
Not Available
Headlights
Standard
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Not Available
Spec
Across
C5
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Max
210 mm
169 mm
Ground Clearance Min
210 mm
169 mm
Approach Angle
-
Not Available
Departure Angle
-
Not Available
Wading Depth
-
Not Available
Terrain Modes
-
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
-
Not Available
Spec
Across
C5
Tyre Size
215/60 R17
17-inch alloy
Wheel Type
Machined 17-inch
-
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Solid disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Full-size spare
Space-saver
Parking Brake Type
Electric
-
Wheel Rim Size
17-inch machined alloy
17-inch alloy
Electric Park Brake
Standard
-
Handbrake Type
Electric parking brake
Electronic parking brake
Spec
Across
C5
Service Interval
15,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first
-
Service Plan
4 years / 60,000 km
2 Years / 25 000 km
Spec
Across
C5
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
6 years
-
Roadside Assistance
5 years
-
Warranty
5 years / 200,000 km promotional warranty
5 Years / 150 000 km
Spec
Across
C5
CO2 Emissions
121 g/km
169 g/km
Start Stop System
Standard
-
Hybrid System Type
12V SHVS mild hybrid with integrated starter generator
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
Petrol
Spec
Across
C5
Ownership Role
A buyer who values AEB, blind-spot monitoring, adaptive cruise, surround-view parking and cooled front-seat comfort enough to accept a R92,000 premium over GL 6AT.
entry-value
Price Zar
464900 ZAR
339900 ZAR
Pricing Role
the safety-and-comfort flagship
entry-value
Starting Price
464900
339900
Starting Price Zar
464900
339900
In depth: how these cars differ
This Across and C5 comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: Across 34 vs C5 51.
Efficiency index: Across 76 vs C5 56.
Safety-equipment index: Across 91 vs C5 91.
Practicality index: Across 62 vs C5 59.
Ownership-cover index: Across not separately scored vs C5 not separately scored.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
Specification Evidence Index
A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Across leads by 0 points
Across and C5 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
C5 +17
Efficiency
Across +20
Safety
Level
Practicality
Across +3
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Across
Performance
34/100
Efficiency
76/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
62/100
C5
Performance
51/100
Efficiency
56/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
59/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexSuzuki Across
leads the specification evidence index with 64 pts
vs 64 pts for C5
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Across leads. However, C5 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Related comparisons
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There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.
Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.
Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.
A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.
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